LE SAGE, Alain-René (1668-1747) - Le Diable boiteux. Amsterdam: Desbordes, 1707. A copy in fine binding of this renowned satirical work. 12mo (128 x 70mm). Engraved half-title (some light spotting). Late 19th-century red morocco, gilt decorations and title on spine, gilt dentelle (light wear to joints). IT LE SAGE, Alain-René (1668-1747) - Le Diable boiteux. Amsterdam: Desbordes, 1707. Copia in bella legatura d'amatore di questa celebre opera satirica. 12mo (128 x 70mm). Antiporta calcografica (qualche lieve fioritura). Marocchino rosso della seconda metà del XIX secolo, decori e titolo in oro al dorso, dentelle in oro (lievi difetti alle cerniere). Provenienza: Motto? coevo illegible al frontespizio; "Parvae crescunt concordia res" (ex libris del tardo XIX secolo alle sguardie) - Sergio Colombi (ex libris del XX secolo alle sguardie).

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